Life and Fire Insurance in Biblical Light Sermon at The Hamptons
Dr. Talmage argues life and fire insurance are Christian duties citing Joseph in Egypt and Paul’s care for dependents. He lauds legitimate insurers, warns against frauds, urges proper will and policy purchase, and contrasts earthly assets with eternal protection. He praises fire insurers’ public service while cautioning moral hazards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nile
Pharaoh
Joseph
Great
Egyptian Life Insurance Company
Egypt
Anhate
Lincolnshire
England
Bereft
Lami
Paul
Tom Paine
Voltaire
Shaftesbury
James
Hezstiah
Leo
Christ
National Board of Underwriters
Convention of Chiefs of the Fire Department
Hitchcocks
Sillimans
Mitchells
Chicago
Boston
New York
Brooklyn
Charlestor
San Francisco
Canton
St. Petersburg
Paris
London
Andes
Appenines
Himalayas
Mississippi
Ohio
St. Lawrence
Lak Erie
Atlantic
Pacific
Niagara
Golden Mine
Worry vs Faith: A Lesson on Trust in God
A reflective discourse warns that worry drains faith and blocks trust in God. It uses personal anecdotes of hotel trains, a mother’s sorrow, and a child’s illness to illustrate how doubt leads to spiritual fatigue, urging stillness while God removes burdens.
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God
Brother
Jamie
Thad
Rev. NO. 1
Gig
Jord
Centennial Exposition and Marietta History Spotlight
The article highlights Mrs. L. A. Alderman's Souvenir of Marietta detailing early Ohio history, the Blennerhassett tale, and the 1788 Marietta settlement. It notes upcoming celebrations at Marietta next spring and at the Cincinnati Exposition, with references to archives at Marietta College and the Northwest Territory birth.
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Marietta
L. A. Alderman
Ohio
Marietta College
Northwest Territory
Cincinnati
Columbus
Pennsylvania
Ohio River
Indiana
Illinois
Michigan
Wisconsin
The First Northwest Territory Settlement at Marietta
The Northwest Territory began with Marietta as a military colony of Revolutionary officers and soldiers. Washington supported the Ohio plan, and Congress banned slavery in new states from the territory. The Point at the Ohio Muskingum junction housed early settlers whose rugged effort formed Ohio’s heritage and Westward expansion.
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Northwest Territory
Marietta
Muskingum
Washington
New England
Ohio
Continental Congress
Arthur St. Clair
United States
Indiana
Tllinois
Michigan
Wisconsin
England
France
Great West
Point
Hildreth
Ohi
Marietta Stockade and Early West Forts Reflect Frontier Past
The Marietta stockade on the Muskingum River served as a main frontier defense with two story log walls and corner block houses. Governor St. Clair resided there, and it hosted the first Sunday school led by Mary Lake. The American Union Lodge of Free Masons formed inside its walls before Wayne’s victory. The Belpre settlement and a later Parner Castle fort protected the area as settlers moved west. Blennerhassett island home and Burr era events are noted along with the 1802 Norwich bell in the old court house later replaced.
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Marietta
Riwest Territory
General Putnam
Muskingum River
Alterman
Arthur St. Clair
Mary Lake
Free Masons
American Union Lodge
Revolutionary Army
Brockade
Wayne
Selon
Elpre
Belpre
New York
Ohio
Blennerhassett
Olio River
Aaron Burr
Northwest Territory
Griffen Green
Norwich
Bartalin Davidson
Isoz
Burrs Western Expedition and Blennerhassett Island Saga
The narrative recounts Aaron Burr gathering support for a southwest colony in 1806, its links to Blennerhassett and Alston, and the ensuing rumors of conspiracy. Burr leaves with the Alstons, plans boats for a march south, while Blennerhassett is urged to sever ties. After authorities intervene, Burr departs, and Governor Tiffin’s troops destroy the Blennerhassett mansion as Mrs. Blennerhassett flees to join her husband near Natchez.
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Blennerhassett
Deture
Burr
Alston
South Carolina
Louisiana Company
United States
Mrs
Lexington
Alderman
Marietta
Hamilton
Bur and Bluff to Europe Then Canada and Guernsey
An order from Jefferson to General Wilkinson aimed to keep Burr thwarted as he prepared expeditions. Burr’s plans were disrupted leading to his capture and treason trial at Richmond where he was not convicted. After release Burr wandered Europe for 24 years. Blennerhassett was arrested but cleared. he and family moved from Natchez to Montreal and England, ending in Guernsey where he died in 1831 at age 64. Renowned Northwest lawyers and early figures like Ewing, Beecher, Hammon, and Meigs displayed early talents in these cases.
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New York
Wall Street
Lambrequins
Axminster
Guthrie
Edinburgh
Angel
Brooklyn
Suranice
Geluneb
Jefferson
Wilkinson
Burr
Tittin
Richmond
Mexico
United States
Europe
Herman Blennerhassett
Lower
Mississippi
Natchez
Montreal
Canada
England
Isle of
Guernsey
Blennerhassett
Didot
Pliny
Foong-Taou
Pi-Ching
Paris
Har- 8
Printing in China and the ancient art of printing
The article traces China's early printing history from silk and paper to block printing and movable type. It notes Pi Ching of 1041, the vast Chinese character set, and compares costs and methods with Western printing before describing the broader Civil Service reform debate under Cleveland.
The Greatest Life Work Forming Christian Character
A reflection on self governance and duty as the path to noble character. The author argues that duties to self society and God shape moral behavior, relationships, and worth, with self-control as the foundation for character, morality, and influence.
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Zechiel
Defend the Soldiers and the Union Veterans
Albany Journal argues the Republican press should back Union soldiers against President’s pension stance. It criticizes Democratic and Mugwump papers for denouncing veterans and notes public opinion in the North favors generous pensions and honoring the Union war effort.
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Democratic
Mugwump
Albany
N. Y
Press Comments on Democrats and Election Mood
The Indianapolis Journal notes not all Democrats are horse thieves but warns Democratic jurors may be trusted if they are. The Leavenworth Times says Vice President Cleveland rests to conserve strength for a fall campaign. The Chicago Tribune reports Kentucky votes for Democrats by about twenty thousand with Proctor Knott’s 1883 margin weakened and Bourbon support wavering.
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Horace Greeley
Indianapolis Journal
Cleveland
Proctor Knott
Chicago
Why Cleveland's Election Has Proved Continued Injury to the Country
The Philadelphia Press argues that after Democratic control, federal oversight failed to expose corruption. It notes only one clerk found deficient, while a Democratic appointee faced a penitentiary forgery case. The piece portrays the Johnson era as the only exception and condemns Democratic tactics and removals of capable officials.
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Cleveland
Beecher
Alaska
Rascalin
Andrew Johnson
Democratic Party
Philadelphia Press
Curtis Indicts Cleveland Administration in Mugwump Shift
The Mugwumps announce they may desert Cleveland amid alleged civil service rebuilds favoring party interests. Curtis’ indictment accuses the President of violating pledges, replacing officials, and pursuing partisan reform while signaling he seeks a second term.
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George William Curtis
National Civil Service Reform League
League
Cleveland
Curtis
Higgins-Raisin
Baltimore
Mugwump
Dagon
Chicago Tribune
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Jacob Burnett
Return J. Meigs
Philemon Beecher
Charles Hammond
Thomas Ewing
Frank B. Loomis
Cincinnati Commercial Gazette
China
Celestial Empire
Main
Curtis and Cleveland
Grover
Postal and Customs Service
Internal Revenue
Customs
Administration Party
National Civil Service
Grover Cleveland
Kentucky
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